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Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: SquatchCon arrives, cherry blossoms galore

If you aren't glued to the TV for March Madness hoping that your bracket won't bust, there's still lots to do this weekend!
7 days ago
Photo: John Legend poses for a portrait on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif., to pro...
Julia Dallas

Chateau Ste. Michelle announces eclectic summer concert series

Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville announced the full list of its popular summer concert series on Monday.
11 days ago
Photo: Mixed drinks named "Peanut Butter Jelly Thyme," left, and a "Best Cup of Coffee in a Manhatt...
Paul Holden

Whimsical weekend roundup: Seattle offers dancing, drinks, art, movies

Friday is here yet again and it is time to get out and enjoy some fun in the Pacific Northwest this weekend.
21 days ago
Photo: The Flaming Lips release confetti as thousands of music and art lovers flocked to the Capito...
Julia Dallas

Capitol Hill Block Party announces 2024 indie, pop, edm lineup

Capitol Hill Block Party is back with another electric lineup. On Tuesday, the event revealed a diverse set of artists.
23 days ago
Emerald City Comic Con...
Paul Holden

Holden: Emerald City Comic Con’s guest lineup ‘biggest one I’ve seen’

Don't be alarmed if you see elves or superheroes walking the streets of Seattle this weekend. Emerald City Comic Con has returned!
28 days ago
Image: Grey Flannel Auctions is auctioning off a gold medal from one of the "Boys in the Boat," Oly...
Julia Dallas

Olympic gold medal won by ‘Boys in the Boat’ rower to be auctioned

John White, one of "The Boys in the Boat," rowed for the University of Washington when they won gold in 1936 Berlin.
28 days ago
Image: Comedian Richard Lewis attends an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Dec. 25, 2012....

Comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ dies at 76

Acclaimed comedian Richard Lewis, known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes, has died.
29 days ago
Image: Toby Keith performs onstage for the BMI Icon Award during the 2022 BMI Country Awards in Nas...
Associated Press

Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith dies after battling stomach cancer

Toby Keith, a sometimes polarizing figure in country music who crafted an identity around his macho, pro-American swagger, has died. He was 62.
2 months ago
Image: Director/writer/producer Peter Jackson arrives at the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: Th...
Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: Tasty treats, strange brews and more

Kicking things off is a busy day full of tasty treats and funky beats.
2 months ago
Image: Chita Rivera arrives at the 72nd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York Cit...
Associated Press

Chita Rivera, pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

Chita Rivera, the dancer, singer and actress who won 2 Tony awards in a Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists, died Tuesday. She was 91.
2 months ago
Image: Justin Timberlake attends a special screening of Universal Pictures' "Trolls: Band Together"...
Steve Coogan

Justin Timberlake announces tour and Seattle is one of his first stops

Justin Timberlake will make Seattle his second stop on his latest tour and play at Climate Pledge Arena on May 2.
2 months ago
Actor Alec Baldwin, speaks in Midlothian, Virginia, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Prosecutors announce...

Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on movie set in New Mexico

A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico.
2 months ago
Cast members from "Succesion" (from L) US actor Alan Ruck, Australian actress Sarah Snook, Swedish ...

‘Succession’ dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear’ claims comedy and Quinta Brunson makes history

Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night's top comedy, and the two shows about squabbling families dominated the acting awards at Monday night's Emmys.
2 months ago
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Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest and Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press

Golden Globes include twists, turns, a local winner, and host

A former Mountlake Terrace resident became the first Indigenous person to win a Golden Globe for best actress and a Tacoma-raised comedian hosted the show.
3 months ago
Image: Writer/actor Tom Smothers accepts a commemorative writing achievement for "The Smothers Brot...
Associated Press

Comedian Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious television shows in history, has died at 86.
3 months ago
Image: Norman Lear speaks at the Oscar Wilde Awards 2020 in Santa Monica, California, on Feb. 6, 20...

Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with "All in the Family," “The Jeffersons” and “Maude,” died at 101.
4 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Quiz: Test your Thanksgiving knowledge

How well do you know Thanksgiving?
4 months ago
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Hollywood’s strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios

A deal was reached late Wednesday to end what was, at nearly four months, the longest strike ever for film and television actors.
5 months ago
Image: Matthew Perry attends the opening night on Broadway of Lucas Hnath's "A Doll's House, Part 2...
Associated Press

Matthew Perry, star of ‘Friends,’ Emmy-nominated actor dies at 54

"Friends" star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose Chandler Bing was among TV's most famous and most quotable characters, has died at 54.
5 months ago
halloween horror...
Frank Sumrall

Local theaters flooded with horror classics this weekend to celebrate Halloween

As the Halloween season fast approaches, now is the time to delve into 2023's offering of horror and thrillers, both in theaters and on streaming.
5 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: A masterful American odyssey with Wash. ties

At times an investigative mystery, at moments a romantic tale, and consistently a story about crime, this is Scorsese coming to terms with his own morality.
5 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

UW’s iconic ‘Boys in the Boat’ rowing team subject of new George Clooney film

The cast includes Joel Edgerton, Chris Diamantopoulos, Callum Turner and Jack Mulhern, with Mark L. Smith adapting Brown’s book for the screen.
5 months ago
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Frank Sumrall and Steve Coogan

Cinerama sign taken down: What’s next for the iconic theater and sign?

The iconic Cinerama sign was taken down Thursday as the movie theater in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood continues its transition to new ownership.
6 months ago
Image: Actor David McCallum attends an event for "NCIS" during the 2009 Monte Carlo Television Fest...

David McCallum, star of hit series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90

Actor David McCallum, who was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS," has died. He was 90.
6 months ago